NHTSA Recall 02V135001: Check valve (service brakes)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38,955 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the International 3000.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V135001 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02505 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › CHECK VALVE |
| Report received | May 20, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 30, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit and school buses, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Safety risk
If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the amjority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began august 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V135001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| International 3000 | 2002 |
| International Fe | 2002 |
| International Harvester 3000 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester Fe | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester Ic | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Harvester Re | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| International Ic | 2002 |
| International Re | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.